Yes, I live in SUNNY AND WARM California...so no chance that it is stuck due to the cold...

I have a feeling that the actuator actually shifted when I drive the car...perhaps I didn't tighten the bolts enough. And door handle carrier cable wants to push DOWN when it is secured in place. That would make sense as to why the inside handle works to the point of unlocking the door and the outside handle appears to be working properly AND everything else (electrical) works beautifully throughout the car yet the door won't open...

Any thoughts???