diff --git a/firmware/main.c b/firmware/main.c
index c1954c8..b8278b3 100644
--- a/firmware/main.c
+++ b/firmware/main.c
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ void do_powerDown(void)
 		mode_uninitialized = false;
 		pwdn_state = 0;
 		timer_set(&mytimer, 5);
+		set_motor(MOTOR_OFF);
 		ledRon = true;
 	};
 	if (timer_expired(&mytimer)) {