Thanks for the replies guys.
I've reset the battery and nada. I tried removing the door panel but its a PITA to take off the panel when the door is closed. All clips have been removed. I guess I need to take off the driver side vent.
By pulling the panel towards me and looking inside, all the mechanisms are working, even the cable. I compared all the moving parts to the passenger side door (yeah, I removed this panel for comparison). It all looks and works and sounds the same as the passenger side but it just refuses to unhook from its latch.
I'm going to give it one final try tonight by taking out the vent on the driver's side. If nothing, I will take it to an indie shop and have them take a look at it. Right now I am driving around with the panel half on. Looks ridiculous. Coupled with me jumping in and out through my roof. At least I save money on labour as the panel is already 99% out
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Thanks again guys!