diff --git a/plugins/c9.ide.console/console.js b/plugins/c9.ide.console/console.js
index 8388d1e9..c0c137a0 100644
--- a/plugins/c9.ide.console/console.js
+++ b/plugins/c9.ide.console/console.js
@@ -236,6 +236,7 @@ define(function(require, module, exports) {
         function maximizeConsoleHeight(){
             if (maximized)
                 return;
+            show(true);
             maximized = true;
         
             apf.document.documentElement.appendChild(container);