diff --git a/code/game/machinery/adv_med_vr.dm b/code/game/machinery/adv_med_vr.dm
index 576a7af7dad..564a717a139 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/adv_med_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/adv_med_vr.dm
@@ -34,6 +34,8 @@
 	if(!occupant)
 		icon_state = "scanner_open"
 		set_light(0)
+		if(console)
+			console.update_icon(0)
 		return
 
 	// base image