RE: Driver Door rattles
The latch mechanism most likely failed because of a worn hinge pin. When that wears the door drops or sags. That puts undue pressure on the latch.
If you had replaced the hinge pin when the problem first started you would probably have saved the latch.
If you open the door and then close it part way, grab the bottom of the door and lift the door you will see and feel the slop in the hinge itself. This is usually caused by wear in the hinge pin and the bushing. About a $10 peace that is really very simple to replace.
The latch mechanism most likely failed because of a worn hinge pin. When that wears the door drops or sags. That puts undue pressure on the latch.
If you had replaced the hinge pin when the problem first started you would probably have saved the latch.
If you open the door and then close it part way, grab the bottom of the door and lift the door you will see and feel the slop in the hinge itself. This is usually caused by wear in the hinge pin and the bushing. About a $10 peace that is really very simple to replace.