2013 T&C driver sliding door stuck in lock
 

Cannot manually or electrically unlock the driver side sliding door. Attempt to open the sliding door from FOB or overhead switch panel shows 'DOOR LOCKED' on the instrument cluster. I do hear a sound in the door like it is trying to unlock. The passenger side sliding door works fine so I the fuse must be good (I think there's just one for the sliding doors). The power window works so perhaps the door control module is fine. I may try swapping the door control module with the module from the other door.
So far I've removed the door panel so I could access the push rod that attaches the interior handle to the rear lock module. Using vise-grips I've pulled on the rod and it will not budge. I'm at a loss for how to get the door open.
Any ideas or instructions?

Thanks.