Have a look at this Microchip advisory for the ICD2, it identifies a number
of issues.  I have had ground problems as Bob mentioned.

http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/devicedoc/icd2_advisory_51566b.pdf

Regards,
Bob
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