My ipod is in recovery mode and the passcode lock is on, i cant connect it to itunes because of this. what do i do

my ipod is on the connect to itunes screen and i connected it but itunes says cannot connect to ipod because its locked with a passcode. i called itunes support and they said it was in recovery mode and its a simple fix but i dont wnna pay 30 bucks. please help

I would try aain placing the iPod in recovery mode See:
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore
And then try restoring the the iPOd.
Next I would try placing the iPod in DFU mode and then restoring the iPod:
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
Last, use this program to cycle the iPod out, in and back into recovery mode.
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode | Jaxov

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