bigbill06,
Try this:
Connect the iPod to your computer, leave it there for a few seconds, then disconnect it (without ejecting).
If you have an AC adaptor, or a car charger, try connecting then promptly disconnecting the iPod with those chargers, too.
Be sure to try this quite a few times if you aren't getting any response when only trying it several times.
🙂 I hope that helps you.
-Kylene