Creating pdf in color from Illustrator

When I try to create a pdf file from a color illustration in Illustrator CS5 (print Adobe pdf printer) I get only black and white version? How can I get the color version?
It was working satisfactorily for many months but only from yesterday (Sept. 22) this problem has come up.

Is the preview icon in b&w or the actual file after you open. There were problems in the past on macs with the preview icon being incorrect an OS upgrade resolved.
Which PDF preset are you using? Check your destination colorspace & color conversion.

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