Connecting 80 GB iPod to USA Spec Car Adapter

I just brought an 80 GB iPod, after being the satisfied owner of a 20 GB for several years now. I've also been using the USA Spec Car Adapter for over a year now to listen to my iPod in the car. The big problem now however is that the 80 GB seems to be having compatibility issues with the USA Spec, specifically the 1.21 software version of the 80 GB. I get no sound, and the iPod screen blips between the menu and the "OK to Disconnect" prompt. Does anyone know how to remedy this? Will an upcoming iPod software version address this problem? HELP!
(If it matters, I also had Windows Vista installed on my computer. Could that be an possible contributer as well?)

*Wrong cable? It says it is good for 5G but I don't know if that is the ipod I have*
This should help you identifying which iPod you have: Identifying different iPod models

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@SH.
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