IPod won't sync, keeps ejecting

iPod has been working fine until today but now when I connect to my macbook air it flashes up the do not disconnect message for a couple of seconds then goes onto ejecting and then OK to disconnect.
I've tried doing a reset with the iPod connected to the macbook, connected to the power and not connected to anything. Have tied putting it into disc mode, which it does but when in that mode it still comes up with an OK to disconnect message seconds after connecting to the macbook.
Not sure what to try next? The iPod plays fine, just can't put anything new on it.

Just to add have tried using different cables as well just in case but no change.

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