160GB Classic connect/autosync problem

Sometime in January, I upgraded from a 30GB 5G classic to a 160GB after seeing one on sale as obsolete stock. Previously, I've always added manually to my iPod after seeing a friend lose half his music collection in a blink because of autosync. However, I recently decided that it would be far better to use autosync now thanks to my entire music collection being backed up on an external harddrive.
The problem is, the iPod doesn't want to autosync.
On connection, the orange circle with the dock connecter cable comes up confirming connection. The graphic will then change to the rotating arrows for approx. 5 seconds, before switching back to the connection confirmation graphic, but iTunes will still say "Syncing iPod, Do not disconnect".
anyone else had (and resolved) this problem?

Try resetting the ipod while it is connected to the computer.

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