Yes, a 1997 Chevy Cavalier does have a distributor cap. The distributor does not have points and a condenser. This part is one electronic unit.
It cannot be disabled, it can be bypassed. Google for this there is information on the web to further explain.
Back side of the engine block, on top, behind the intake manifold, just to the driver's side of the distributor.
it's time for a tune up, I've owned two 1997 Chevy tahoes and both times spark plug and wires and distribitor cap replacement fixed the starting problem both times.
Mark your number one spark plug wire where it attaches to the cap ( i use white fingernail polish for marking parts ). Take your new distributor cap out of the box and mark it where you would put the number 1 spark plug cable on it. Then unplug the #1 spark plug wire and the coil wire ( the one in the middle ). Use your finger or carefully use a screwdriver to unpop the two metal clamps that hold the cap down. Since you are replacing your cap you should also replace the rotor, if you have a new one do that now. Plug the #1 spark plug wire and coil wire into the new cap and put it on the distriburtor. Pull off the other spark plug wires and plug them into the new cap , one at a time, in the same place where they were on the original cap.
your local library should have a repair manual with the schematice in it.
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No.
I don't think the 97 has a distriburetor.
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The 3.8 liter V6 engine has a distributor cap and rotor in a 1997 Ford Thunderbird
It uses a coil pack instead of a distributor cap. Follow a spark plug wire to coil pack.