I have a '96 rodeo, and for the longest time the driver side door would not go in the lock position when I used the auto-lock button - no biggy, I'd just lock it manually.
The other night I was driving to the video store and when I tried to get out, the door was stuck in locked position. I now have to crawl out the passenger's side. I can't unlock it using my key (feels like I'll break it off in the lock) I also can't unlock it by lifting up on the lock.

Any ideas on how to open the door? and/or removing the doorpanel with the door closed?
thanks,
Paul