Problem was the key cylinder was broke. Was able to activate the unlock mech. with long semiflex rod inserted between door and frame. Thinking about installing a hidden microswitch. However, i've owned the car 10 years and this is the first time it has happened. I had just replaced the battery in the key fob I was using, and it worked for about a week...............it was just dumb luck that the key cylinder broke at the same time.