diff --git a/main.c b/main.c
index a49e85cb..ab8bc47a 100644
--- a/main.c
+++ b/main.c
@@ -355,7 +355,8 @@ int main(int argc, char * argv[]) {
 		} else
 			fprintf(stderr, "Pi GPS off");
 		fclose(gps_read);
-	}
+	} else
+		fprintf(stderr, "Error checking gps");
 
 	sensor_setup();