Numerous things can cause a car to hesitate when trying to start. Almost always it has to do with the fuel delivery system. A dirty fuel filter, dirty injectors, worn fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, etc.
Most often the problem has to do with what kind of hesitation.
With a 1998 Cavalier, I would start with the Injectors. STP???
Carburetor is a part in the Chevy Cavalier. It begins with the letter c.
1982
distributor cap
car sometimes will not start up right
Simple, buy a new starter.
what could cause a car to run for 20 minutes and dye and waiting about 5 minutes it will start back up and run for a couple of minutes and then have to wait and it will start back up and go for about 5 minutes and dye again. Chevy cavalier 2004
Problem other then Fuel Pump
yes
takes 3 times for engine to start
probably but it will sure start stinking.
Replace the fuel filter, that is a good place to start.
you jump start it and drive it around for 20 minutes and the altinator should charge it