So pulled off the door card and replaced the actuator this morning and learned that the lock pin is not raising even with the new actuator!! And yes I did plug in the master window switch and yes all the other doors lock/unlock just fine

I took the lock cylinder off again and tried to twist it with the key and a little metal piece just broke off. So I am guessing that might have been the issue all along :SMH
Looks like i will need to order a repair kit.
Any issues with driving around without the lock cylinder in place?

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