My car throttles awkwardly in drive

Asked by Isaac06191978 Mar 16, 2021 at 09:26 PM about the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Just replaced head gaskets and map sensor.
Car idles fine and throttles up fine in neutral.
When giving it throttle in drive, car lurches and
jerks, rpms up and down. Starts at about 20
mph and

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