In message <41E22B4C.9050006@cotse.net>
          Bob Axtell <engineer@cotse.net> wrote:

> I get this so seldom, I can't remember what the cause is. Its NOT in
> programming mode, PGD & PGC are unused, The config word is enabling
> the debug mode, etc etc. The chip is PIC16F876A .
> 
> Anybody remember what the issue is?

The target device needs a stable clock signal, otherwise the ICD2 won't be
able to communicate with it. Make sure the oscillator is running, then check
the connection between the target chip and the ICD.

Later.
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