Itunes can't read my ipod because it's locked.

my ipod must be restored each time the battery runs out. Now it has a lock code and itunes can't read it. I have to enter the code in the ipod but it doesn't work. What I should do?

Connect the device to your iTunes library in recovery mode using the instructions in the Apple support document below and restore it to factory settings.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
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