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Is the oil level where it should be? Worth a look if you haven't checked it. Did you align the IAC when reinstalling it? Also, maybe the alternator isn't charging up, try charging the battery fully with a charger, so the battery has capacity to run the car a while, and check the voltage at the battery terminals is above 14 volts.