diff --git a/ArduSub/system.cpp b/ArduSub/system.cpp
index 2bbb356e08..c3653f077c 100644
--- a/ArduSub/system.cpp
+++ b/ArduSub/system.cpp
@@ -14,10 +14,6 @@ static void failsafe_check_static()
 
 void Sub::init_ardupilot()
 {
-#if HAL_MAX_CAN_PROTOCOL_DRIVERS
-    can_mgr.init();
-#endif
-
     // init cargo gripper
 #if AP_GRIPPER_ENABLED
     g2.gripper.init();