There is no way of knowing with just a brief description like that. Use a code scanner to figure out what's wrong. The computer has stored a fault code if the light is on, so why not see what it says?
Why are ets and engine light on in 98 Chevy cavalier
For anyone interested, you take out the engine coolant reservoir and you can access it from there.
The 98 Cavalier 2.4 is a NON interference engine.
yes
Where is the stater located on a Chevy Cavalier located?
will 2001 2.2 cavalier interchange engine parts with a 2000 cavalier
Well yes and no. Both have a 2.2 four cylinder if I'm not mistaken, but I don't think the earlier Cavalier's have the EcoTec motor. And you should be able to get the engine from the '03 into the '97 with no problem.
As long as it is the same displacement. Liters/cid. It should
Yes
About 350Lbs
it is 2.2l
Yes the 2.2 liter 2001 Chevy Cavalier does have an interference engine. This means the valve and pistons share the same space in the engine.