Hello, just registered so this is my first post. Looks like there is a lot of good info on this site! I need some advise.

I own a 4 door 2000 Accord EX. Last Monday morning the temp in the AM here in Virginia was 17-degrees F (burr). I used my remote to unlock the Accord. All the locks popped open. I lifted the door handle on the left back pass side and something must have happen, maybe from the freezing weather. At any rate the door would not open from the outside. I tried to open the door from the inside and that did not release the door either. Both the outside and inside door handles feels very loose as though there is no resistance to release the door latch. At any rate at least the power locks still works on this door so I think my problem is isolated to just the mechanical parts that releases the door latch.

Any suggestions on fixing this myself, should I call a lock smith to open the door with their "slim-jim" tool or can I do this myself from the inside. I assume this will it be expensive if I go to the dealer for them to fix. Any help provided is most appreciated!