EOS Rebel SL1 flash doesn't work

[PhotoMan-1]

I've been using the Rebel SL1 for over a year without any problems. Suddenly, for no apparent reason, the pop-up flash will no longer pop up or fire. I have checked the settings and the flash is enabled. Does anyone have any ideas as to why this is?

Thanks!

[jrhoffman75]

This might be your problem:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=851207&highlight=7d+pop+up+flash

[PhotoMan-1]

Thanks for the reply. The flash on my SL1 will pop up in certain modes, but will just not fire. The link you sent suggested that this is a chronic problem with Canon cameras. I don't use the flash all that much, but in certain situations it (i.e., night portraits) it might be useful as fill light, and I don't like the idea of somthing not working right on my camera. I contacted Canon and they want $199 as a start to diagnose the problem, or $399 as a "loyalty menber" for a refurbished SL1. Ridiculous! I can get an SL1 body on eBay for about $250. Looks like I am stuck with a broken Sl1...