Yes, I'm using a PicKit2 .... also tried it with a clone Pic programmer, (ICP01-V2.0) and it worked as well. I use the PicKit2 for other F1 family parts as well with no problems. Hex file attached. Note: extension must be changed back to .hex.

Have you tried skipping around MCSX and loading directly to the PicKit2 Programmer software?

test2.txt