Fault codes on Canon Ixus cameras?

[Frisky]

After hearing how good the Ixus 430 was according to most people on the site , I bought one last year.
The warranty is nearly up and it has packed up.
It is showing E 18 and E14, which are error codes.It's on its way back toCanon.
Anyone had problems similar with their Canons?
11 months old and I would have hoped for better.
TIA
Dave

 

[ianboydsnr]

canon fault codes

E18 is Owner drinks to much
E14 is Overuse, owner has to much time off work









i know someone, so will mail them and ask

 

[ianboydsnr]

code E18

code E18 is that the camera cannot drive the lens out, see
http://www.ixus-world.de/index.htm?tips/repair_guide/e18_01en.htm

not found E14 yet

 

[Frisky]

Thanks Ian, there seems to be a forum for most things on this interweb thing.I didn't think to ask Jeeves, just the GSers!
Could get a new one , eh? fingers crossed.
Cheers Dave

 

[sn1p3r]

I bought the new Ixus 700 recently and got the dreaded E18 just 2 days later. Th camera had to be replaced. I was in the US at the time and I'm very happy that it happened while still there, otherwise I would probably have had to buy another camera as I dont think Canon waranty spans across the pond.

 

[ianboydsnr]

E14

I am reliable informed that code E14 is a shutter assembly fault, put together with a E18 i am informed that these ussually happen, when it has been dropped, hence not covered by warranty, hope this is not the case with yours

 

[Cheesy Mike]

User induced damage is very expensive. My Canon Ixus (orginal model) cost £280 to repair when I got sand into the lens mechanism. Luckily I had all-risks cover on my household insurance and they paid up.

Mike

 

[Frisky]

Cheers again Ian, Mrs F was in charge of the camera when it went wonky. She is adamant it wasn't her fault!.
fingers crossed,
Dave