The flash on my camera has stopped working....any ideas what could be wrong??

Here are some simple things to try first for a camera that won't take a picture when the shutter button is pressed, or with an inoperative flash. They won't work for every case, but they're worth a try:

Hi, sq motor cause the fault secure.
Grethings

I had the same problem but byt turning the camera on and off while pressing the sutter button gave me the option of custom reset setting and it is now working beautifully

In auto mode, the flash works only if it is necessary. You are saying that the flsah doesn't work in auto mode, and I assume that in other modes it's working properly. That means there is nothing wrong with the flash. So don't worry about the flash, it will fire in necessary, in full auto mode.

Be aware that the built in flash does not pop up automatically in all picture modes. Try it when in the different modes (on the mode dial) and see what I mean. Does it popo up when manually opened ?, (small button on front left hand side of the viewing pentaprism/flash housing.)

error 020000 relates to flash/flash charging...if new, take it back.I have repaired several by replacing the IR LED flash...easier fix than the incandescent units.

Hey influenza,
Nearly dropping the camera should not affect the operation of the flash unless the flash was extended and you caught the camera by the flash and it is somehow physically damaged. What is more likely is the camera is either set to a mode that doesn't allow the flash to operate, or the flash is set to auto off. Directions on how to turn the flash on or off start on page 34 of your camera manual. I have included a link to a PDF download of your camera manual in case you need it. I hope this helps!

http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/noprint/D40_noprint.pdf

Sincerely,
Allan
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It sounds like you need a new battery. When batteries start to fail the flash tends to stop working. You can get a battery at www.needbattery.com
They guarantee thier batteries for a year and they are 1 of the cheapest stores for batteries you can find on or off the net. Hope this helps.
Angie

you might want to check the wires on the flash tube. or it could be the flash circute. most of the time it is just a loose wire.

my battery is fully charged and everything but i try to turn my carea on and it cuts right back off any ideas of how to fix it myself or some locations where someone may be able to help me.