Connecting your iPod to an Alpine deck in your car

Has anyone else had rare problems with an iPod hooked via a hardwire to an Alpine receiver? I have a great sound system in my truck. I had installed a hookup for my iPod that charges the iPod while I can play songs thru the system. I can even control my iPod via the Alpine receiver.
However, every rare once and a while, my iPod will freeze up when I skip forward thru the songs. I have a 60GB iPod Photo.
Thoughts?

No. There is no configuration setting on the iPod to facilitate it. Are you sure that the car system is compativle with your mdel iPod and its iOS?

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