It shouldn't have to be disconnected.  IF it is connected though, two
pins on the chip will be unavailable, because the ICD2 holds them low.
 It should still run though.

On 5/23/05, Olin Lathrop <olin_piclist@embedinc.com> wrote:
> Paul van der Linden wrote:
> > I think I've found the problem, but not the solution:
> > When I program it with the icd2(without debug executive), it only runs
> > if I disconnect the icd2.
> > I've found out that if the icd2 is connected, mclr is always low. I
> > think there is a fault in my circuit, but I can't find it.
> 
> That's the way it's supposed to work.  It only runs with the ICD2 if in
> debug mode, and then the ICD2 is required.  If the ICD2 is being used as a
> programmer, then it must be disconnected for the target to run.
> 
> 
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