diff --git a/eeschema/cross-probing.cpp b/eeschema/cross-probing.cpp
index b4238b7dde..3f33193b40 100644
--- a/eeschema/cross-probing.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/cross-probing.cpp
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ SCH_ITEM* SCH_EDITOR_CONTROL::FindComponentAndItem( const wxString& aReference,
                     if( pin )
                     {
                         pos = pin->GetPosition();
-                        foundItem = component;
+                        foundItem = pin;
                         break;
                     }
                 }