i2c multi master problem

[stdnt]

Hello,
I'm writing a code in PIC18F452 using ccs compiler version 3.236 - I'm trying to create a small network with three devices.
In IDLE state all of the micro's are configured on a slve mode, and when one wants to transmit a message it become a mater - send the information - and return to slave mode immediately.
My problem occures when there is a collision on the i2c bus. meaning, one micro is in the middle of transmit process and other micro tries to send data on the same time - BOTH of them get stuck....
I read that the i2c_start function should take care of situation like this, and waits (blocked function) until the bus is free, if it was the case my networks will work just fine - but as I wrote before it get stuck and only a reset will fix that (external reset, the reset_cpu() function doesn't help).

Another question is how do I get the specific address of special register, such as SSPCON1, I want to gain access to one bit there.

i'll appreciate any help
Thnx in advance.

[PCM programmer]

Look at Mark's multi-master i2c code in the Code Library forum:
http://www.ccsinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22105