1999 sts hard start problem
 

i have just purchased an 99 sts after the car is warmed up and hot it is hard to restart have to spin over at least 6 times before it will fire i have noticed when it is just half warm according to the gauge it is easier to crank it is as if it is not gettin any fire does not to seem to be a fuel problem crank or cam sensor maybe??

RE: 1999 sts hard start problem
 

Have it scanned.
Crank sensors are common problems.

Fuel pressure regulator leaking down is another, but more so after sitting for a while( 15- 30 minutes)

RE: 1999 sts hard start problem
 

Yep the most likely culprit would be the crank sensor. I would also suggest that another thing to inspect would be the distributor itself.

RE: 1999 sts hard start problem
 

No distributor on a Northstar.

RE: 1999 sts hard start problem
 

regarding hard start. my 1999 sts had the same problem. after replacing fuel regulator the problem was resolved. fuel regulator cost about $40.00, was easy to replace with basic tools, its found under cosmetic cover on top of intake manifold