Issues with iTunes and 1st gen iPod Touch

Since today, iTunes does not start automatically anymore when I connect my iPod Touch. If I launch iTunes manually, it recognized the iPod and syncs normally. What might have happened here and how can I fix this? The option in the preferences to automatically sync when an iPod gets connected is activated.
I have a 1st gen iPod Touch (2.2.1), a Mac Pro (OS X 10.5.6) with iTunes 8.1.
Funnily enough, iTunes starts immediately whenever I connect my old iPod nanos (2nd and 3 rd gen).
Next steps, which I will try, are reinstalling the Apple Mobile Device Service and if that does not help, restoring the iPod touch.
Any ideas?
Best,
Mustrum

You unchecked the "Open iTunes when THIS iPod is connected" on the Summary Tab.

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