Help with RTCC Module - 18F26J50

[richard]

maybe its a mistake to set the !T1SYNC bit.
I notice the example code does not set that bit.
one thing is for sure the Timer1 oscillator will not run if its not enabled ,after that its all guess work for me

[richard]

how is the 32k signal coupled to the t1clk ?

if I recall correctly to sync the t1osc with the ext signal the coupling needs to be a capacitive
one . try about .01uF
make sure the other xtal pin is not loaded up either, or you may need to drive that pin too
can't remember.
why not just put a rock on it anyway, there're cheap

google up using tcxo with pic to get some better info