Passenger side lock is jammed, can't get the "#/%#&# door open
 

Car: -91(b) Audi 100.

As the subject states my passenger side lock is completely jammed. The door can't be unlocked from inside nor outside. When the central locking system tries to push the lock-pin up I can see it does actually move 1-2mm but even fierce violence can't get it to move further.

I tried to remove the door-panel, but with the door closed it's friggin impossible. I've also tried to push/pull on the door handle whilst pulling the lock-pin, no success there either. Then i resorted to the BFS-method (Big F-in Sledge) and no success there either.

I'm willing to break something to get the damn door to open again, at long as it doesn't cost me a fortune to replace... I'm primarily thinking of the door panel.

Any thoughts?

Have you tried pulling on the door lock knob while pressing the unlock button?
 

That worked with my rear door once. I then took off the panel and lubed everything and haven't had the problem since.

If that doesn't work and you say you are willing to break something, get a set of locking pliers and firmly grasp the door lock knob and repeat the first step. You might end up scratching or cracking the knob, but it might get you door open. Hope that helps!

Tried with huge pliers on the knob and lot of yanking on the outside handle...and hey presto! Thanks
 

My lock mechanism has thrown in the towel though, better get a new one.