2000 Honda Civic No start at stock ignition timing

2000 HONDA CIVIC
137,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RYANJC
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During cold starts, I have to advance the timing by a lot (by rotating the distributor counter-clockwise) to get the car started. What could be some underlying issues causing this? I have no CELs.

After the engine is a bit warm, I can get the car started on stock ignition timing.
Jan 17, 2010 at 8:11 AM
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BILLYMAC
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Not, many. this could be a stretched timeing belt or a faulty distributor. worn cam. not much else
Jan 18, 2010 at 7:41 AM
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