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Well, it is not necessary to remove the distributor but it is easier to do it with the distributor off the car, but then after removing the distributor you need to set the timing. So one way is easier but requires setting the timing, the other is a little more difficult but can be done with the distributor in the car.

The igniter can be purchased from the dealer or from someone like Kragens/Schuck/Checker/CSK Auto for about $65.00. But before you do this, there are some other checks that Honda recommends and it requires a volt/ohm meter which every mechanically inclined person should own.
They are not expensive (about $20.00) and can purchased from Radio Shack,Home Depot or a do-it yourself electronics store.

First check: 12 volts to the distributor. Disconnect the 2P connector that goes into the distributor. On the cable side (that does not go into the distributor) turn on the key and measure voltage on the blk/yel wire to ground. It should read 12 volts. Turn the engine over with the meter connected, voltage should stay at 12 volts. If OK, go to next step.

Second check. Disconnect the 6P connector that goes into the distributor. On the distributor side, and with the ignition on, measure the voltage on the Yel/grn wire. It should read about 10 volts. If not replace the igniter.

The igniter is inside the distributor. Remove the distributor cap, rotor and the protective cover. The igniter is held in with 2 screws and has 5 push-on wire clips. Carefully remove the wires keeping track of their location. The two screws are on the bottom. Remove them and pull the igniter out. Install the new igniter and reattach the push-on clips, protective cover, rotor, and distributor cap.

There could also be other problems causing it not to start, but you are starting with the two most probable causes (the coil and igniter). Other causes could be with the main relay, pick-up coils in the distributor and the ECU itself. Of course, you checked to make sure the timing belts are OK, correct??????????? Keep us advised.