new gen i pod touch.

[race fan]

I have used i pods in my boat since 2006. I just bought a new generation i touch and when I plug it in to the Alpine interface cable I get a message on the i pod that its not supported by this system. Any ideas Thanks

[Fiveflat]

But it still works doesn't it?

I get that message on my iPhone4 as well. I have no head unit, just an EQ that I plug my iPhone directly into...

[race fan]

No it wont play through the stereo at all

[Fiveflat]

Is that interface cable integrated into the Alpine head unit?

That's odd, I see that message all the time with my phone but it still works - although I've never seen it with an ipod...

[ajholt7]

Try rebooting the ipod while it is plugged in to the stereo.

[race fan]

Yes its the Alpine cable. Thanks I will try rebooting it

[race fan]

Rebooted but still no luck.

[ajholt7]

Rebooted but still no luck.

Sorry, I have heard that sometimes works.

[Fiveflat]

Do you have an older ipod that you can try, to make sure the cable and headunit is still good?

[race fan]

I tried a friends older I pod and it works fine

[race fan]

Just spoke with a local stereo shop and was told its a software issue and the new I pod touch is not compatible with my Alpine. Thanks for your help

[race fan]

Looks like a new stereo or I need to find an older I pod. Bummer

[Bad05]

Looks like a new stereo or I need to find an older I pod. Bummer

Problem solved, I'll trade you my year old ITouch for your new one! I bought 2 of them 2 months before the new one came out and Best Buy wouldn't let me trade them out or return them to get the new one.

[Fiveflat]

Looks like a new stereo or I need to find an older I pod. Bummer

Just remove the head unit all together and put in an EQ and buy the wire for an iPhone/iPod cable to the RCA jack.

In fact - I have an Arc Audio KEQ7 that I'll sell you... maybe. Depending on the cost of a new Wetsounds ws420. I really like that EQ because of the mic it comes with

Not suggesting that route just because I want out of my EQ - I really don't want to spend more money - it's a great solution though - I NEVER listen to radio. Pandora or iPod only...

[Fiveflat]

I put the EQ where the old headunit used to be... (I need a better trim kit, but it works for now)

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