My 850 AC problems sound like what a lot of other folks here are reporting. My AC will usually blow cold for a while, then stop cycling and get warm. Generally it will work for 10-20 minutes. Steady highway driving seems to keep it working longer, stop and go driving less. I should mention that it doesn't get extremely cold at any time. The evaporator was replaced by the previous owner just over a year ago.

I took it in to the dealer to get it evaluated. Here is what they told me: It needs a new compressor, accumulator and expansion valve. They also said that it needed the blower assembly replaced and the interior temperature sensors (auto climate control) replaced. All this came to a grand total parts and labor estimate of almost $1500. They said that the refrigerant pressure was OK. Naturally, I am somewhat reluctant to make this kind of investment. Summer's half over.

So why the post? I was wondering if anyone else had similar problems, with a similar diagnosis. And especially if they had then had the work done, and it fixed their problem. Also, what they might have paid to get this level of work done.

Thanks,
Phantom