Thanks for the replys guys. I tried everything that you suggested but it did not fix the problem. Out of desperation I was just trying different things and moved the the LCD Data Port from PortC to PortB and it works fine now. I don't know what the difference is because the PortC pins on the 252 and 452 chips are suppose to be the same. If anyone knows what the difference may be I would be interested to know. Anyway thanks again guys and have a Merry CHRISTmas.

RJ