Clio MK2 1.2L 16V Problems

[rhysmk2]

My 2003 Clio has been experiencing some weird faults. For a start, the sensor at the front of the engine on the right for some reason is causing an issue with the car starting? I don't know what it does but after pushing it in the car works fine. Secondly, along with the sensor, the throttle only worked a tiny bit. And theres also some weird leaks at the bottom of my radiator, it looks like ice and coolant is coming out?? I don't know if I did something wrong but I checked halfords website and the stuff I got was correct for the car, It's a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and coolant, red in colour, and OAT. As well with the sensor issue, the EML and what looks like a glowplug light (my car is petrol) comes on??

 

[botfch]

Post a picture of the sensor as I’m not sure which one you mean.

If the radiator is leaking then it needs replacing.

The dashboard lights indicate a fault and are putting the car into limp mode hence the poor throttle response.

 

[Matt Cup]

Pretty sure red antifreeze should not have been used and can congeal with the original Renault stuff.