Problem with "Failed to erase device The PICkit 3 is missing a Memory Object" (mcr1981)

Hello. I'm trying to erase a PIC24FV32KA302 device that was code protected. Can't seem to erase it with the PICKIT3. I've tried several options like using MPLAB 8.92 to erase it, MPLAB IPE to erase it; change the USB cable. It's getting really annoying si..