X5 Driver Door Locked, Unable to Open, Help!

[Mike1261]

I was in the process of changing the Driver Door Carrier.

Everything worked fine, got it together, then found I couldn't lock the door.

Took it all apart again, seemed to fix it (the car thought the door was open so wouldn't lock), was about to reassemble, closed the door, and now it won't open.

It is receiving power. The window switches are plugged in and working fine too. The central lock button in the center console locks and unlocks all the doors.

The doors lock, unlock, everything works.

I can lock and unlock with a key and remote no problem.

But the door won't open. I reached my hand inside the door (no door panel on it) and tried manipulating the levers and cables by hand to unlatch the door and no dice.

The new carrier was working flawlessly before I took the door panel back off. I was showing my wife how nicely the door was opening and closing like a champ.

I'm completely at my wits end.

I've seen articles showing me how to use a wire to open it... No need! I can stick my hand in there just fine.

I've seen articles about BMW Deadlock that conclude with "and then put the key in the ignition." Yep, done that.

How do I unlock a door that is unlocked and has no door panel yet I can't get the latch to release?

I'm in Florida so it's not frozen...

I Was thinking maybe the tight cable from the new carrier has something to do with it?

Please help! Thank you!