Not sure what generation my ipod is but I got as a gift in 2004. For some reason, the navigation is unable to detect it. Any ideas?

 

from what I heard ,not all model ipod work. but my nano and iPone 3GS/3G works. You could try update your ipod firmware to newest version.

 

Based on the number of posts you've put up so far, I'd recommend reading the owners manual.

As suggested, check on iTunes to see if there is a firmware update. A 5 year old iPod though is somewhat obsolete in the tech world... so it may not be supported.

 

Also, do a search for iPod on this board for the 2010RX. I wrote a few times about the way Apple changed the connectors from Firewire to USB. The RX uses the newer USB connection and older iPods can't connect.

Someone was going to try an adapter - I know they make one to go from a newer iPod to an older connection but I haven't seen an adapter that would make an older iPod connect to the newer connection.

Sorry, I'm in a rush but wanted to help. Definitely search and you'll see my much longer winded description ;o)

Jay

 

Yes, please make sure yours is one of ok models below.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/4736850-post2.html




Then, some other threads have lots of ipod conversations, you may like to read them, too.

 

If my posts are annoying you, then don't read it.

 

hanjkwon, try this link to find your iPod

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353

Then, on the iPod, go to settings, about to find out which version you have. Not sure if this is standard on all iPods. It works on my 30GB video iPod. Or you can connect the iPod to your computer, bring up iTunes, and click on your iPod. Version will show up there too. Hope this helps.

 

Thanks for all the help guys.

 

It turns out my ipod is 4th generation. I guess it won't be working then.

 

Bummer. Might be time for a new one. You can get a used iPod in Apple's bigger stores for a discount. They're called refresh (noun, not verb). Some are brand spanking new but returned by a customer. Just check it out before you leave the store for scratches. Apple guarantees them same as new. Just a thought.

 

Well, I think that I have a gen 5 and it does work sort of. The problem is that when I turn the car off, about 80% of the time the ipod does not come back on properly and the player is not really seen by the audio system. The audio system thinks it is playing something but what it is, I don't know. I have to unplug the ipod at the usb connector and replug it. Then everything works again until I turn off the car. 20% of the time it does work. Doesn't seem to help if I pause the player first or if I turn off audio first. Has anyone seen this? Does anyone have a solution? Thanks.

Harry

 

How about updating the software on your iPod? You can do that though iTunes. Just plug it in and it should tell you if you need a firmware update. If it doesn't happen automatically, you can go to the help menu and it should walk you through it.

G'luck!

Jay

 

Thanks for the suggestion but the iPod is at current level. I update it when there is new code which has not happened in a long time for it. It is a couple of year old model now.

Harry

 

Having similar problem. iPod Nano with latest software was working, now nothing. The iPod knows it is connected. I tried a couple of different cables and also tried a Touch, same results. The audio system knows it has a USB device connected but when selected it says nothing found, check user manual....

2010 RX 450h nav system

 

ok, just for giggles I restored the iPod Nano. Now everything works. Very puzzling. Will monitor to try and pin down when it stops working again.