diff --git a/c64/kernal/tape/tape_common.s b/c64/kernal/tape/tape_common.s
index bb6fa3af..57b61ae6 100644
--- a/c64/kernal/tape/tape_common.s
+++ b/c64/kernal/tape/tape_common.s
@@ -90,9 +90,7 @@ tape_ask_play:
 	and #$10
 	beq tape_wait_play_done
 
-	// Turn off the motor, display message
-
-	jsr tape_motor_off
+	// Display message
 
 	ldx #__MSG_KERNAL_PRESS_PLAY
 	jsr print_kernal_message