IPod Nano use with USB in vehicle

I got an 6th gen iPod Nano a few months ago. My car stereo has a USB port so I am able to plug my iPod into my stereo, the iPod menu shows on my navigation screen. Every now and again, the music/volume stops coming through my speakers. I can plug in my headphones, and music is playing.
I checked with my car dealer to make sure it is not my car.
I have a 2nd gen iPod Nano that continues to work fine.
The only way to get my 6th gen iPod Nano to work again is to restore factory settings through iTunes.
There has to be a better way? Any tips

I just had the same exact problem last night. Got the 6th gen iPod Nano in Dec & last night the sound just stopped coming through the speakers in my car but the ipod is playing, it shows up on the screen in my car. It plays fine w/ the headphones & in itunes. I do wonder if it will play with my portable speakers I have at home though, haven't tried that yet?! I also have a 5th gen iPod nano & that plays fine with sound and all...someone please help

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