diff --git a/code/datums/wires/airlock.dm b/code/datums/wires/airlock.dm
index f8863b0569b..1ddb46ff271 100644
--- a/code/datums/wires/airlock.dm
+++ b/code/datums/wires/airlock.dm
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ var/const/AIRLOCK_WIRE_LIGHT = 2048
 	switch(index)
 		if(AIRLOCK_WIRE_IDSCAN)
 			//Sending a pulse through this flashes the red light on the door (if the door has power).
-			if((A.arePowerSystemsOn()) && (!(A.stat & NOPOWER)))
+			if((A.arePowerSystemsOn()) && (!(A.stat & NOPOWER)) && A.density)
 				A.do_animate("deny")
 		if(AIRLOCK_WIRE_MAIN_POWER1 || AIRLOCK_WIRE_MAIN_POWER2)
 			//Sending a pulse through either one causes a breaker to trip, disabling the door for 10 seconds if backup power is connected, or 1 minute if not (or until backup power comes back on, whichever is shorter).