60GB iPod locks up

Hello,
I use my ipod in my car exclusively via USB and I have noitced that over the last year, my ipod will just lockup for days when it hits around track #900. It did it again today at about track #940. I have a 201 Acura MDX and I have had the dealer check to make sure the USB coonections are fine and they are. My ipod software is current as is the Gracenote database in my car.
I am thinking this might be a batter issue since the ipod is alwasy plugged in to USB and therefore charging all the time.
Any help would be great because this is getting annoying.
Thanks

I tried all of these options as well. I had a black 60GB iPod up until about an hour ago. I returned it to BestBuy for a full refund. I am waiting for a new shipment to come in to buy again.. definately got a defective one. If it still locks up after you fix it you've got major problem...go back to the retailer or Apple before time runs out.

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