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I fixed it. After looking closely at the distributor I noticed the crank angle sensor was coated with some gunk. I cleaned it off and it started right up. So before anyone replaces the ignitor, check the crank angle sensor. It gives the same symptons as a bad ignitor. Here was the trouble-shooting that I did.
Problem: Car stalled out and would not start.
Steps:
1. Does fuel pump go on. If not check main relay. Main relay ok fuel pump works.
2. Check for spark. - no spark on all plugs.
3. Check for codes on computer. - Computer ok.
4. Check cap and rotor. - replaced because very corroded.
5. Check ingintion coil. - ok per Honda specs.
6. Check ignitor power supply - ignitor power supply ok.
7. I replaced the ignitor at this point thinking it was the problem.
8. Start car - no good, just wasted money on an ignitor.
9. read more and carefully inspect distributor area.
10. Noticed dirty crank angle sensor.
11. Cleaned sensor with a q-tip and some solvent.
12. car starts.
Even though I spent $80 on an ignitor, I still know that it was cheaper doing it myself than taking it to a dealer. They may not have caught that problem.
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