diff --git a/sunnypilot/mads/mads.py b/sunnypilot/mads/mads.py
index 69ad30e34c..faf59b827b 100644
--- a/sunnypilot/mads/mads.py
+++ b/sunnypilot/mads/mads.py
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ class ModularAssistiveDrivingSystem:
         else:
           self.events_sp.add(EventNameSP.lkasEnable)
 
-    if not CS.cruiseState.available:
+    if not CS.cruiseState.available and not self.no_main_cruise:
       self.events.remove(EventName.buttonEnable)
       if self.selfdrive.CS_prev.cruiseState.available:
         self.events_sp.add(EventNameSP.lkasDisable)