So an update,
I went to the apple store today to explain my situation of my PC not recognizing the iPhone. What it turned out to be in my case is that circuit board had some green corrosion on it. Like something had shorted it out. Might have been when I connected to the alpine reciever. Don't know.
I also had the water sensor pink. Could have been a combination of both. I have before taken a shower with the iPhone in the room, quite a few times as a matter of fact.
I can't say enough about apple service. I received a new iPhone at no cost.
Not sure if this has anything to do with your particular situation but just wanted to give you a update on what I found.