My second-hand EOS 20D was working fine, and then it wasn't. I get the error 99 message, so I take the battery out like the manual says. Then I get the CF error, so I turn off the camera, take that out, put it back in and format it, turn the camera ...
I kept on searching and found another CF card post, and this one suggested the writer look in the slot and check for bent pins, so I did, with difficulty, and yes, I saw two. I'm assuming this is the problem, and that now I must fint the closest Can...
Oh no!! After looking and posting and looking some more (I've been at this literally all night!), I think you've hit it! I'm old-ish, but with a magnifying glass and lots of cursing, I think I can see bent pins in MY card slot....now what? I guess...