diff --git a/system/hardware/tici/tests/test_amplifier.py b/system/hardware/tici/tests/test_amplifier.py
index 5d5a86c512..4cacef4080 100755
--- a/system/hardware/tici/tests/test_amplifier.py
+++ b/system/hardware/tici/tests/test_amplifier.py
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ class TestAmplifier(unittest.TestCase):
     # clear dmesg
     subprocess.check_call("sudo dmesg -C", shell=True)
 
+    Panda.wait_for_panda(None, 30)
     self.panda = Panda()
     self.panda.reset()