diff --git a/drivers/watchdog/pc87413_wdt.c b/drivers/watchdog/pc87413_wdt.c
index 2ffa39b..ca21d6c 100644
--- a/drivers/watchdog/pc87413_wdt.c
+++ b/drivers/watchdog/pc87413_wdt.c
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ static int pc87413_open(struct inode *inode, struct file *file)
 
 	pr_info("Watchdog enabled. Timeout set to %d minute(s).\n", timeout);
 
-	return nonseekable_open(inode, file);
+	return stream_open(inode, file);
 }
 
 /**