diff --git a/api/src/opentrons/protocol_api/core/engine/instrument.py b/api/src/opentrons/protocol_api/core/engine/instrument.py
index 74b7b1b9b131..e17611757025 100644
--- a/api/src/opentrons/protocol_api/core/engine/instrument.py
+++ b/api/src/opentrons/protocol_api/core/engine/instrument.py
@@ -860,7 +860,7 @@ def retract(self) -> None:
         self._engine_client.execute_command(cmd.HomeParams(axes=[z_axis]))
 
     def detect_liquid_presence(self, well_core: WellCore, loc: Location) -> bool:
-        if not self._sync_hardware_api.pressure_sensor_available(
+        if not self._sync_hardware_api.get_pressure_sensor_available(
             mount=self.get_mount()
         ):
             raise ValueError("Liquid Presence Detection not available.")