Door not closing, Door latch is not grabbing post Options

[Deusexmachina77]

My driver-side door stopped working.

I've checked alignment, and that doesn't seem to be the issue. When I compare it to the passenger-side door, the latch mechanism doesn't have the same tension as the passenger-side. I'm not sure how to describe it other than it has lost its oomph. It moves, but it is soft and has no tension.

I can close the door, but it doesn't catch all the way. Another shove secures it.

Is it as simple as needing some lubrication? Or is there a spring that broke? I haven't taken it apart yet. I'm trying to avoid a search-and-destroy mission and get guidance before disassembling.

Thanks,
Victor