diff --git a/firmware/controllers/actuators/electronic_throttle.cpp b/firmware/controllers/actuators/electronic_throttle.cpp
index f2ed68cab8..7c34d6b067 100644
--- a/firmware/controllers/actuators/electronic_throttle.cpp
+++ b/firmware/controllers/actuators/electronic_throttle.cpp
@@ -643,6 +643,7 @@ void EtbController::update() {
 
 	if (getFunction() == ETB_Wastegate) {
 	    // boost controller runs it's own PID we just take the result
+	    m_motor->enable();
 	    m_motor->set(getWastegateOutput());
 	    return;
 	}