Help! Nano problem with car stereo transmitters

We've bought 2 different FM transmitters from Best Buy - were told either would work with the Nano. Both did work with the Mini, but we get total silence when we connect the Nano. Took one back - still have the Griffin model. Anyone else having this problem?

There's a problem some here have reported (and I've experienced once) in which the nano won't output sound through the dock connector without a reset.
From the support site:
"Reset your iPod by toggling the Hold switch on and off (set it to Hold, and then turn it off again). Then press and hold the Center and Menu buttons for at least 6 seconds, until the Apple logo appears."
Give that a try and if it doesn't work, it may need to be replaced. Note that only the FM transmitters that work with the dock connector will probably work with the Nano. I know the Monster ICarPlay does work, as I use it with my nano frequently.
-- Mark

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