Hello, David
I was able to download and debug my S32K144-EVB on S32 Design Studio using a Multilink FX. Did you change the interface on the debug properties of your project to select the Multilink FX as shown below?

Are you connecting the external debugger through J14 to the EVB?
Have a great day,
Victor
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