My iphone 4S only charges when plugged in to computer. It doesn't appear anywhere, not even on itunes. Help me please.

I have tried everything, I did a system recovery on my computer, reinstalled everything. I even reset my iphone 4S like if it was new, I erased everything. I made sure the USB cables are plugged in correctly. I used 2 different USB cables and nothing. All it does when I plug it in is charge like when I plug it in to the wall charger. Please help me, I don't know what else to do. I tried all the Mobile Device Driver options, and the Services option, and the Apple Mobile Device. I really don't know what else to do. I am not sure if the problem is because I charged my phone through the car today. My car has a USB port for USB cables like ones for iPhones and other phone chargers. Anyone can help me ? I'd really appreciate it, thank you.

I have tried everything
If that is the case, by definition there is nothing left you can do...
Did you try connecting to another computer? Did this computer ever detect the phone? Does the USB system on your computer work normally with other devices? What is your computer OS version? iTunes version??

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1591
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