Headphones sounds like shorting out

When I plug my headphones in it sounds like its shorting out and then only plays music on the right side but when I push the headphones in hard or wiggle it around it will work for a bit then short back out and i've tried many different headphones even my beats and it still acts this way is there anything i can do to fix this????

- The headphone jack needs replacement.
- Apple will only exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for:
Apple - Support - iPod - Repair pricing
- A third-party place is less expensive. Here is one. Google for more:
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
- Fix it yourself
iPod Touch Repair - iFixit

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