I tried jump starting my 98 Altera after flattening the battery, now it will start but really needs the throttle opened to get it to run and splutter for about 10 seconds before it dies. I've checked all the fuses and relays. I got a mechanic to look at it he said auto elec, the auto elec said I they couldn't work it out either after a week but wanted to send the computers away at $250 a pop, so i towed it home. I'm hoping someone has had the same thing happen although i have looked a little and couldn't find the exact same problem. It's dual fuel and wont start at all on petrol but sputters and dies on gas. It was running nicely before I ran the battery flat, I'd just had timing belt done. Any advice on how I can get it back to running would be greatly appreciated