> > I'm running the circuit at 3.15 volts, > >That's a problem. I haven't looked up the programming spec for your chip, >but I remember most of them want to be programmed at 5V. I'll go back and recheck the programming spec for the 18LF2320, but I seem to recall that it is, in fact, important that the verification at least take place at the voltage designated for the final product. Also, it seems foolish to me to make a product like the ICD2 which is capable of programming at the system voltage, to go to lengths to ensure it can be done, but then not put a simple provision in to warn the user that, wait, you need to program this at a higher voltage. Although no one here believes that Microchip would do ANYTHING foolish. ;-) Mike H. _________________________________________________________________ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.