This is a problem with a lot of Rowenta irons. It is the auto shut off that is not working properly and the only way to fix it is to have it disassembled and the switch hardwired to be on whenever the iron it plugged in. It is a thermal metal switch and it just stops working and then the iron will not turn on and the yellow light blinks. This is a problem with a lot of Rowenta irons. It is the auto shut off that is not working properly and the only way to fix it is to have it disassembled and the switch hardwired to be on whenever the iron it plugged in. It is a thermal metal switch and it just stops working and then the iron will not turn on and the yellow light blinks.

I realize this post is now almost 8 years old but I thought I'd still give a try. Do you have an image or some other guidance on locating the ceramic pin on a Rowenta DW 9280? I've taken it apart and found a tiny metal ball rolling around inside. I'm assuming that's the small contact from the tip. My iron would do everything but heat up, i.e. light up, etc. I realize this post is now almost 8 years old but I thought I'd still give a try. Do you have an image or some other guidance on locating the ceramic pin on a Rowenta DW 9280? I've taken it apart and found a tiny metal ball rolling around inside. I'm assuming that's the small contact from the tip. My iron would do everything but heat up, i.e. light up, etc.