Update 9/26/23
Sorry, it has been a busy work summer & lots of needed repairs done to the 4.6is. I also ended up purchasing a very clean Land rover LR3 for my wife to drive since the X1 35i is just too small for having two kids under 2. Here is what I've dug into in the past few months..

Power steering
I dove into this to refresh with new OEM parts. All lines were replaced along with the reservoir from Turner Motorsports. 2 weeks later, the reservoir started leaking pretty badly, all over my abs module below it and the Aux water-pump. I had to change the reservoir out for a new OEM one & re flush the system. Not only was this a bummer since the reservoir looked great but I soon after got the dreaded trifecta of warning lights and a fault for my aux water-pump. On top of that, I only realized this after my power steering pump started screaming at me.

-Power steering reservoir, all lines, cooler, pump all replaced with a flush

Other leaks & issues
So after the power steering issues were resolved I decided to bite the bullet and tackle the not so fun stuff all at once. I have had my valve cover gaskets leaking for a few thousand miles, a little green crud just below my waterpump and lastly I needed to address my ABS, TC, Brake warning lights on the dash. I don't drive very spirited so the first time I went over 80 mph Transmission failsafe program warning as well. Here we go...


-Scanned for faults and found:

EGS speed signal n-ou (output
DSC Wheel speed sensor, Front left, transmits no signal
DSC No message from EGS control unit
DSC No message (DMER1) From DME/DDE control unit
EGS CAN timeout DME
IKE EGS signal line disturbed
IKE No CAN Identification (DME)
IKE No CAN identification (DME)
IKE No CAN identification (DME)
IKE No CAN identification (EGS)

Yea, it was a lot of faults. I started by looking at the LF wheel speed sensor and found the blue connector was broken and the wires starting to fray. SCORE! this could make my life easy and just be a wheel speed sensor. NOPE! Installed a new LF speed sensor & vehicle side connector & the faults remained.

I decided to remove my ABS control module and send it out for repairs as hopefully this was indeed the issue with all my faults. I sent it out to Matt @ Cheap-ABS.com overnight with a return overnight label. He was great to deal with, responded back to me quickly with my questions and found a few broken wires inside the unit. Car was only down for 5 days (including a weekend). Installed the ABS module this morning with a new Aux water-pump (the aux waterpump had split in two when I removed it to make room to remove the ABS module, also had a buildup or power steering fluid and coolant in the connector). I cleared the faults and voila! No more warning lights, symbols or faults. I was very happy I didn't have to recode the module either since I didn't move or start my car while the module was out for repairs.


Lastly, I wanted to get some worry free, leak free miles on this truck as it's had its weeping / leaks since I purchased it. I bit the bullet and ordered brand new OEM valve covers, gaskets, hardware, water-pump, water-pump gasket. Installed all of it with a fresh oil change & coolant flush.

Future project/needs
So now that the truck is modified the way I want it to be I'll be needing to address a few things all of which are not pressing.

-I need to get the squared front wheels refinished in factory silver and mount up a set of snow tires.
-I need to adjust the Dinan exhaust & replace the tips with the new ones I have
-I need to replace the drivers front window regulator vapor barrier etc.
-I need to install the M tex full interior I have just sitting at my shop
-I need to work on my headlight swap over to clear side markers
-I need to hunt down a rattle in my trunk after installing the trunk loading floor
-I need to replace my windshield (the top trim came off, its a bit chipped and pitted, no cracks)
-I need to re-tint the windows after the regulators are done
-I need to install that damn roof spoiler I've had sitting in front of me for months and actually spend the 5 minutes doing that
-I need two new rear all season tires & alignment
-I need to start putting money aside to get ready for the timing chain / guide replacement end of 2024

I hope all is well with everyone here on the forums & well wishes to get through the end of the year!