diff --git a/sunnypilot/mads/mads.py b/sunnypilot/mads/mads.py
index 6fd1c9086f..1857505e47 100644
--- a/sunnypilot/mads/mads.py
+++ b/sunnypilot/mads/mads.py
@@ -26,14 +26,13 @@ class ModifiedAssistDrivingSystem:
     self.disengage_lateral_on_brake_toggle = mads_params.read_param("MadsDisengageLateralOnBrake", self.selfdrive.params)
     self.unified_engagement_mode = mads_params.read_param("MadsUnifiedEngagementMode", self.selfdrive.params)
 
-  def update_availability(self, CS: car.CarState, available: bool = False) -> bool:
+  def update_availability(self, CS: car.CarState) -> None:
     if self.main_enabled_toggle:
-      available |= CS.cruiseState.available
+      self.available = CS.cruiseState.available
 
     if self.selfdrive.CP.carName == "hyundai":
-      available = True
-
-    return available
+      if any(be.type == ButtonType.lkas and be.pressed for be in CS.buttonEvents):
+        self.available = True
 
   def update_events(self, CS: car.CarState):
     self.selfdrive.events.remove(EventName.pcmDisable)
@@ -86,7 +85,7 @@ class ModifiedAssistDrivingSystem:
     if not self.enabled_toggle:
       return
 
-    self.available = self.update_availability(CS)
+    self.update_availability(CS)
 
     self.update_events(CS)