My FM transmitter and car charger doesn't work with my new iPod Touch.

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My FM transmitter and car charger doesn't work with my new iPod Touch.

As stated in the subject, when I connect my new iPod Touch to the FM transmitter and/or car charger that I was using with my iPod video, it doesn't work. When I connect the transmitter alone, nothing happens and when I connect the car charger, a screen appears that says something like, "charging not supported with this device"

Has anyone experienced these issues? Or does anyone know of a solution???

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Aug 19, 2009 10:10 AM

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Answer 1

F Shippey

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Aug 19, 2009 10:18 AM in response to marlajeanne

It sounds like you have an older device that charges via Firewire (12v) instead of USB (5v). Apple switched to USB several years ago, but maintained dual capabilities until the 2G touch.

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Answer 2

Oct 15, 2009 6:52 PM in response to marlajeanne

I bought the new iPod Touch 3rd Gen 32Gb model on the day they were announced. This is my first iPod, but my wife already owned an iPod classic. I tried the car charger that we had bought for her older iPod and I too got a message something like, "charging not supported with this accessory".

I saw the previous response and went out to shop for a new adapter. I found a Belkin kit that included the auto 12v power socket adapter that one can plug a USB cable into. The unit came with a USB cable that plugs into the iPod docking port. The kit also came with an AC home adapter with one USB port. My newer iPod charges just fine with both of these adapters.

So I would agree with the previous post. The newer units need the newer USB charging adapter rather than the older basic 12v adapter.

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Gary Nash

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Nov 17, 2009 12:57 AM in response to KenSchumacher

I am having the same problem. I have been using the Firewire cable and power adapter with my 1G iPod Touch and it recharged fine. Same with my Alpine car stereo iPod adapter cable. Now, my iPod 3G does not charge in the car or using my power adapter. I suppose I could purchase a USB adapter for the house, but what do I do for my Alpine car stereo? I now cannot take a trip and expect the car stereo to charge my iPod 3G unit. This *****.

Any ideas?

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