> surely Microchip would not have released a chip without a
> bread and butter feature like being able to access EEPROM
> and ROM

You'd think. I'm sure everyone here has a tale to tell

I've had issues, actual time-wasting silicon issues, with many
basic features (which Microchip will deny until you prove it)

All you can do is persevere

Good luck

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