i had a similar problem in a PIC18F458 ICSP circuit. then i realised i didn't take it 5V for LVP . in normal operation VIHH is btw 2.5V and 5.5 V but for LVP it must be btw 4.5V and 5V. and may be u should set LVP bit enable from config. bits. -----Original Message----- From: pic microcontroller discussion list [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Wouter van Ooijen Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 1:52 PM To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU Subject: Re: [PIC:] VIHH on MCLR doesnt put PIC in programming mode > After doing more testing on my ICSP circuit I strongly > believe that the > PIC isn't going into programming mode once VIHH is applied to MCLR. It > simply goes along and executes code as normal. Has anyone seen similar > behaviour? Is the Vpp voltage high enough? Does it rise quickly enough from 0 to Vpp? Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu