Speedlite 270EX II "Flash ready" indicator never turns green

[iwillrescueu]

Hello, I have a 270EX II. With brand new batteries I turn it on and the ‘flash ready’ indicator never turns green, continuously red and it will not test fire or fire on my camera.   

any suggestions?

[deebatman316]

What camera do you use. If its an EOS DSLR the depth of field preview button can be pressed and the speedlite will produce modeling flash.

[normadel]

The flash should charge whether on or off a camera. Are you using alkaline or lithium batteries, not zinc-carbon cells?

If so, and it never indicates full charge, the flash is suspect. This model was introduced in 2011. May be failing.

[deebatman316]

When the flash is fully charged it will be red not green. Green means quick flash which means it hasn’t fully recharged yet.

[shadowsports]

Probably has a capacitor, it may have failed or a the unit itself has wiring issue.  

This is a good option for replacement.  I picked one up this year. 

https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/refurbished-speedlite-430ex-iii-rt