First Generation iPhone - can't seem to activate Bluetooth functionality

I upgraded my first generation iPhone with V2.0 software, unfortunately I can't turn on Bluetooth functionality at all - can't even get to the point of trying to pair with a Motorola headset.
I go to Settings>General>Bluetooth and move the switch from off to on. The little gray gear symbol just turns until the phone switches off automatically (about 2 minutes).
Is this a problem with the new software?
Thanks,
Gail

Gail... I had this same problem back in January 2008 with the first update of the year, I have a bluetooth adapter in my stereo system in my truck so I can have hands free calling that come out over the stereo system. I installed this adaptor in the beginning of Dec 2007 worked beautiful till the Jan. update. After the update everytime I got in the truck and turned the stereo on it would pair then freeze the iphone, sometimes it would completly shut it down, I was mad!!! After about a week of this I just disabled the bluetooth. After the March 2008 update all was back to normal, bluetooth worked beautifully again! I have not had any problems since then. I have not updated to 2.0 and after reading all the forums today I am gonna hold off for a while. You probably just need to wait till the next update, unfortunatly. Hope this helps!

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