Pentax AF-540fgz Not Flashing

Skipper S. · 10-05-2017, 08:26 PM

Well, I looked at a thread with the same above title. My 540fgz will not flash at all. The ready light will not light up.
Also, I can use the light switch & it will light up the display. But the unit will not charge up. I put good
duracell batteries in. I even checked the batteries on a volt meter.

**clackers** · 10-06-2017, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by Skipper S.

Well, I looked at a thread with the same above title. My 540fgz will not flash at all. The ready light will not light up.
Also, I can use the light switch & it will light up the display. But the unit will not charge up. I put good
duracell batteries in. I even checked the batteries on a volt meter.

Looks like you're up for repairs, Skipper!

Skipper S. · 10-06-2017, 08:20 AM

Yeah Clackers. Kinda looks that way. Now I'll be looking for a reputable place to get the flash repaired!
Thanks!

Unregistered User 8 · 10-09-2017, 02:43 AM

Hi Skipper, here is a list of repairers world wide for Pentax gear. Good luck.

Pentax Repair Facilities (Wordwide listing) - PentaxForums.com

SOldBear · 10-10-2017, 01:55 PM

Assumption: the model flash unit in question is AF-540FGZ, not AF-540FGZ II.

Before sending it out for service, make sure the charging mode is set to "PP2" and try again.

Skipper S. · 10-15-2017, 06:09 PM

It's been a few days since I checked in here. pjv & SOld Bear, thank you for your input & advice.
Very much appreciated, it is!

Skipper S. · 10-15-2017, 06:12 PM

SOld Bear, I forgot to mention: it is the 540fgz, NOT the 540fgz II.

Unregistered User 8 · 10-16-2017, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by Skipper S.

It's been a few days since I checked in here. pjv & SOld Bear, thank you for your input & advice.
Very much appreciated, it is!

Most welcome Skipper.

Skipper S. · 11-09-2017, 04:21 PM

Okay. Here it is, the 9th of November. I just thought I should post this message.
The batteries I tried to use on the 540fgz, I thought they were okay. Last week,
I went to Sam's to do my shopping. I picked up a 48pack of Duracells.

Today, the 9th, I just thought for the heck of it, let me try these very fresh batteries, not really expecting anything.
I put in four of the new duracells; & damn!... the flash worked beautifully! I just yelled,
Thank God! No sending off for repairs. Anyway, I just thought I'd add this in here.

There was nothing wrong with the flash. What a load off my mind!

10-05-2017, 08:26 PM	#1
Skipper S. Guest	Pentax AF-540fgz Not Flashing Well, I looked at a thread with the same above title. My 540fgz will not flash at all. The ready light will not light up. Also, I can use the light switch & it will light up the display. But the unit will not charge up. I put good duracell batteries in. I even checked the batteries on a volt meter.

10-06-2017, 08:20 AM	#3
Skipper S. Guest	Re. Pentax AF-540fgz Not Flashing Yeah Clackers. Kinda looks that way. Now I'll be looking for a reputable place to get the flash repaired! Thanks!

10-10-2017, 01:55 PM	#5
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Assumption: the model flash unit in question is AF-540FGZ, not AF-540FGZ II. Before sending it out for service, make sure the charging mode is set to "PP2" and try again. Attached Images Last edited by SOldBear; 10-10-2017 at 02:02 PM.

10-15-2017, 06:09 PM	#6
Skipper S. Guest	Pentax AF-540fgz Not Flashing It's been a few days since I checked in here. pjv & SOld Bear, thank you for your input & advice. Very much appreciated, it is!

10-15-2017, 06:12 PM	#7
Skipper S. Guest	Pentax AF-540fgz Not Flashing SOld Bear, I forgot to mention: it is the 540fgz, NOT the 540fgz II.

10-06-2017, 12:36 AM	#2
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Skipper S. Well, I looked at a thread with the same above title. My 540fgz will not flash at all. The ready light will not light up. Also, I can use the light switch & it will light up the display. But the unit will not charge up. I put good duracell batteries in. I even checked the batteries on a volt meter. Looks like you're up for repairs, Skipper!

10-09-2017, 02:43 AM	#4
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi Skipper, here is a list of repairers world wide for Pentax gear. Good luck. Pentax Repair Facilities (Wordwide listing) - PentaxForums.com

10-16-2017, 12:32 PM	#8
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Skipper S. It's been a few days since I checked in here. pjv & SOld Bear, thank you for your input & advice. Very much appreciated, it is! Most welcome Skipper.

11-09-2017, 04:21 PM	#9
Skipper S. Guest	Pentax AF-540fgz Not Flashing Okay. Here it is, the 9th of November. I just thought I should post this message. The batteries I tried to use on the 540fgz, I thought they were okay. Last week, I went to Sam's to do my shopping. I picked up a 48pack of Duracells. Today, the 9th, I just thought for the heck of it, let me try these very fresh batteries, not really expecting anything. I put in four of the new duracells; & damn!... the flash worked beautifully! I just yelled, Thank God! No sending off for repairs. Anyway, I just thought I'd add this in here. There was nothing wrong with the flash. What a load off my mind!

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