Car in-dash kit & iPodNano - Random feature bug

In-Dash unit: Sony GTX310 Xplod
iPod Nano 8GB
Latest iPod software, iTunes
Problem:
iPod works fine untill I hit the random button on my stereo then i cannot change songs on the stereo. Then i unplug it and the iPod is stuck on the [XPLOD] Screen that appears when i first connect it to my in-dash player. I have to reset the iPod to get it working again...
any fixes/ anyone else with this issue?
Please provide some feedback.. i wanna know what the deal is here

See your double post.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=878634&tstart=0

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