When i plug cable to my iPod, it works if I dont push it all the way to bottom, but if I push it just so long that it locks, then connection breaks. I think this is just because of tolerances in iPod connector. I've tested Pioneer with 2 other iPods (worked fine) and my iPod with another Pioneer cable (didnt work any better). Also, I sent my iPod to warranty repair as I though that connector is faulty, but they sent me it back saying it is ok and passed all tests.
So I want to try this with Apple's own cable, if it still doesn't work, I can try to send it again to warranty repair (as it do