diff --git a/drivers/char/tty_io.c b/drivers/char/tty_io.c
index c57b1f43465..305e46db70e 100644
--- a/drivers/char/tty_io.c
+++ b/drivers/char/tty_io.c
@@ -1612,7 +1612,6 @@ void start_tty(struct tty_struct *tty)
 
 	/* If we have a running line discipline it may need kicking */
 	tty_wakeup(tty);
-	wake_up_interruptible(&tty->write_wait);
 }
 
 EXPORT_SYMBOL(start_tty);