Yes, external clock, that was it, I forgot! Gotta make sure its on. Thanks, Phillip! I designed this 3 years ago, have forgotten how it worked! Used ICD on it then, using ICD2 on it now. --Bob Philip Pemberton wrote: >In message <41E22B4C.9050006@cotse.net> > Bob Axtell 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. > > -- Note: To protect our network, attachments must be sent to attach@engineer.cotse.net . 1-866-263-5745 Tollfree -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist