IPod mini not syncing over firewire

Hello! I have a 4th gen iPod that I sync over firewire. I recently bought a mini for the wife. If I connect over USB, iTunes will recognize and I can sync ok. However, if I try to use the same firewire connection, it will charge, but iTunes does not see the Mini. It would be nice to use one connection for both.
Any ideas on what to try?

I've done the too late at night posting thing a time or two myself.
The mini probably syncs over USB (but I don't remember for sure) so you could try using just the USB cable.
Best of luck.

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