diff --git a/src/TMC_2209/TMC_2209_StepperDriver.py b/src/TMC_2209/TMC_2209_StepperDriver.py
index 0a53f72..efb66cd 100644
--- a/src/TMC_2209/TMC_2209_StepperDriver.py
+++ b/src/TMC_2209/TMC_2209_StepperDriver.py
@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ def reverse_direction_pin(self):
         reverses the motor shaft direction
         """
         self._direction = not self._direction
-        GPIO.output(self._pin_dir, self.direction)
+        GPIO.output(self._pin_dir, self._direction)