diff --git a/selfdrive/car/mazda/mazdacan.py b/selfdrive/car/mazda/mazdacan.py
index 3b29a25621..58a505f917 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/mazda/mazdacan.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/mazda/mazdacan.py
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ def create_steering_control(packer, car_fingerprint, frame, apply_steer, lkas):
 
   csum = csum % 256
 
+  values = {}
   if car_fingerprint in GEN1:
     values = {
       "LKAS_REQUEST": apply_steer,