ITunes 11.2 sync issues with ipod classic 160gig

I have many Macs, and I have had issues in the past with my iPod classic 160 gig not being fully recognized by my main computer (MacBookPro 17") running itunes 11.2 and OS 10.6. Basically itunes freezes just after my ipod comes up on the sidebar, I can open force quit and itunes is not responding. I have tried using other cables and it doesn't help. I'd like to wipe the drive but I don't know if it is possible without connecting to a computer and all of mine won't initialize it.
What can I do to even start over and load all my music over again?

I figured out how to put it in recovery mode and I'm starting over, this ipod is more work than it's worth.

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