My Ipod Classic (160GB) no longer connects to itunes.

Over the past week, after no previous issues, syncing my ipod to itunes proved difficult. Ipod is less than 12 months old and will try to have replaced but would like to see if there is a "fix" first
Actions to date:
1. unable to sync music (various songs/ablums - never the same twice)
2. re-installed itunes (3x)
3. Ipod not syncing to itunes
4. stopped/restarted Ipod services
5. changes usb cables (tested with Iphones - all work)
6. followed Itunes support advice pages
but still nothing
Any advice would be appreciated before I use the ipod as a skimming stone in the nearest lake
Regards
Andy

Read this Apple Support Article on Restoring iPod.
It is on step 6.
Restore would reformat your iPod Hardisk, if it is still in good condition, but some iPod Hardisk may be damage, due to abuse and misuse, so the Restore would fail.
For a successful Restore, I would also suggest that
Disconnect all other USB devices
Use the USB2.0 port
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