ok, here are the facts: 850 glt wagon, 112k miles, NA. A/C runs great for about 20 minutes in manual (set to 60 degrees, manual fan settings, front vent blower setting) A/C also runs for 15-20 minutes in full auto settings. after the 15 or 20 minutes both in manual and auto, air becomes warm and kind of a humid type smell. Presure is good @ low side. I can turn the AC off wait sometimes 5 minutes, some times 20 minutes....turn back on and AC again works fine. I say sometimes 5 sometimes 20 because there really is no pattern.

From the previous post I have gathered the following:
climate control sensors
A/C clutch gap greater than .030"
temp sensor on compressor
compressor.

am I missing anything?
here are my questions:
1.) climate control sensors, first how can i access them, could someone post a pic? I heard they were near the door handles but is that the inside or outside handles. Also, would this also affect the AC when using in manual? If so I dont think this is my problem, any help or suggestions would be nice.

2.) A/C clutch gap greater than .030"....where is the A/C clutch and is the gap visible without dimantling everything.

3.)temp sensor on compressor: if this goes out I am looking at a new compressor right? I read somewhere that on the 96 and up they are sold together.


thanks for any help!