diff --git a/selfdrive/locationd/laikad.py b/selfdrive/locationd/laikad.py
index 1f13c2b69a..caf444dd7b 100755
--- a/selfdrive/locationd/laikad.py
+++ b/selfdrive/locationd/laikad.py
@@ -409,8 +409,11 @@ def main(sm=None, pm=None, qc=None):
 
       msg = process_msg(laikad, gnss_msg, sm.logMonoTime[raw_gnss_socket], replay)
       if msg is None:
+        # TODO: beautify this, locationd needs a valid message, otherwise engagement
+        # will not be allowed, either send nothing or a valid msg
+        # check this with replay tests
         msg = messaging.new_message("gnssMeasurements")
-        msg.valid = False
+        msg.valid = True
 
       pm.send('gnssMeasurements', msg)