the way to make the reconize the classic 160GB, plug in a 4th generation NANO, or a IPhone 3G....Not sure what makes it work, but,it made it work in mine, and let my 3rd generation NANO work.......but, it wont charge the Classic 160gb. and if it stops working....plus the nano or iphone back in...and it make it work again
and My last post for the bypass, Ive had it dont to mine for over a year, never had any issues