IPhone 4 no good in my car stereo after 4.2 Upgrade

So with the 4.1 upgrade my iPhone 4 started to produce jitter - a crackling skipping sound - with my Alpine head unit that is designed specifically to be used with iPods. It's the x001.
I had read on forums that the 4.2 beta fixed this issue. With 4.2.1 final out I now get nothing. Just an iPod error...
What's going on here?

Hey guys.
I have an alpine W404 deck. It exhibited the problems you mentioned on this thread. The only way I was able to fix the problem was to do the following:
1) If you have an iphone. Backup all contacts, notes, emails and calendar to your MAC or mobileme as this process will wipe all of the data and apps from the device. Regardless of type, backup ALL apps to itunes. Perform a FULL sync.
2) Connect the idevice to your machine and launch itunes.
3) Click on restore to factory settings in itunes.
4) When it asks you if you wish to use the settings backup. ANSWER NO.
5) Once this is completely performed. Sync your iphone back up with mail, apps etc etc etc.
VERY IMPORTANT!
6) Once you are satisfied that all is back to normal with your idevice, bring it to your car and press and HOLD BOTH the off switch and the main (Square) button simutaneously...keep it held down even when the slider to switch off the device shows up. Once the screen is completely black. Turn it back on and connect it to your deck.
PRESTO.
It works.
Hope this helps,
Have a great day!

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