diff --git a/selfdrive/car/car_helpers.py b/selfdrive/car/car_helpers.py
index 61e7a3d55d..7f33d57fbb 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/car_helpers.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/car_helpers.py
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ def fingerprint(logcan, sendcan, num_pandas):
       if cached_params.carName == "mock":
         cached_params = None
 
-    if cached_params is not None and len(cached_params.carFw) > 0 and cached_params.carVin is not VIN_UNKNOWN:
+    if False:
       cloudlog.warning("Using cached CarParams")
       vin, vin_rx_addr = cached_params.carVin, 0
       car_fw = list(cached_params.carFw)