Issue with I-pod working

[virginVWman]

The cable fits perfectly for my I-pod and upon trying it out for the first time today it started to play...great! Then when I tried to play a podcast the centre screen on the car came up with a connection error, and now the I-Pod doesn't seem to come up as an option after pressing "Media". Any suggestions as to what the issue is? I thought id just be able to plug it in and bobs your uncle. Frustrating as hell 

[virginVWman]

cables fecked that's why....getting this replaced

[matchboy]

My cable only works if you plug it in one way - if you switch it round (even though it shouldn't matter which way it goes in!) it doesn't work and I get the same error message - worth a try before you change leads!