diff --git a/panda/board/power_saving.h b/panda/board/power_saving.h
index efc2a5721..6847fb664 100644
--- a/panda/board/power_saving.h
+++ b/panda/board/power_saving.h
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ void set_power_save_state(int state) {
     // Volkswagen community port:
     // If this is a White or Grey Panda, always keep the CAN transceivers
     // powered up so that transparent forwarding is maintained.
-    current_board->enable_can_transceivers(board_has_obd() ? enable : true);
+    current_board->enable_can_transceivers(current_board->has_obd ? enable : true);
     #else
     current_board->enable_can_transceivers(enable);
     #endif