diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm
index 36e411a4c70bd..65ccd01bb031b 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm
@@ -360,7 +360,6 @@
 	operating = DOOR_OPERATING_YES
 
 	do_animate("opening")
-	icon_state = "door0"
 	set_opacity(0)
 	if(width > 1)
 		set_fillers_opacity(0)