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X PICkit™ 3 USER’S GUIDE
 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS52116A-page 53
Chapter 8. Error Messages
8.1 INTRODUCTION
The PICkit 3 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer produces various error messages; some
are specific and others can be resolved with general corrective actions. In general, read
any instructions under your error message. If these fail to fix the problem or if there are
no instructions, refer to the following sections.
• Specific Error Messages
• General Corrective Actions
8.2 SPECIFIC ERROR MESSAGES
8.2.1 Debugger-to-Target Communication Errors
Failed to send database
If you receive this error:
1. Try downloading again. It may be a one-time error.
2. Try manually downloading the highest-number .jam file.
If these actions fail to fix the problem, see Section 8.3.2 “Debugger-to-Target
Communication Error Actions”.
8.2.2 Corrupted/Outdated Installation Errors
Failed to download firmware
If the Hex file exists:
• Reconnect and try again.
• If this does not work, the file may be corrupted. Reinstall MPLAB X IDE.
If the Hex file does not exist:
Reinstall MPLAB X IDE.
Unable to download debug executive
If you receive this error while attempting to debug:
1. Deselect the debugger as the debug tool.
2. Close your project, and then close MPLAB X IDE.
3. Restart MPLAB X IDE, and re-open your project.
4. Select the debugger as the debug tool, and try to debug the target device again.
Unable to download program executive
If you receive this error while attempting to program:
1. Deselect the debugger as the programmer.
2. Close your project, and then close MPLAB X IDE.
3. Restart MPLAB X IDE, and re-open your project.
4. Select the debugger as the programmer, and try to program the target device
again.
If these actions fail to fix the problem, see Section 8.3.4 “Corrupted Installation
Actions”.