diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
index 5609fa074f3..663a5b91833 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
@@ -601,6 +601,7 @@
 	if(obj_flags & EMAGGED)
 		return
 	obj_flags |= EMAGGED
+	locked = FALSE
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You fry the pod's alert level checking system.</span>")
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/pod/connect_to_shuttle(obj/docking_port/mobile/port, obj/docking_port/stationary/dock)