Problem in connecting PICKIT 3 and Explorer 16

[vicki2008]

When I program through PICKIT 3 into Explorer 16, the following error message is shown:
PK3Err0045: You must connect to a target device to use PICkit
3.
Target Device ID (00000000) does not match expected Device
ID (410e0000).

However, when I program through PICKIT 3 into PIC24F, it runs smoothly. Hope all of you could give me some suggestion in this problem

 

[hexreader]

The 6 pin socket on my Explorer16 is marked "PICKIT2" with pin 1 at the top.

To program using PK2 I have to connect pin 1 at the bottom. i.e. the label on MY board is wrong.

I do not know if your board has the same problem, but you might want to flip your PK3 180 degrees with pin 1 at the bottom.

DISCLAIMER: I have connected PK2 back-to-front many times without causing damage, but that said, if reversing your PK3 blows up your PK3 or your Explorer16, I will not be compensating you in any way. Do so at your own risk.

If you are feeling cautious, raise a ticket with Microchip, who can give professional advice.