Parts for PVC2542 — Panasonic

We found 18 parts confirmed to fit the Panasonic PVC2542.

Compatibility table

All 18 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
1190500005Home Electronics BushThis model only$4.99 · Amazon
514013468Inner RailThis model only$15.16 · Amazon
68117232675LockThis model only$24.99 · Amazon
DC9718960HPANEL CONTThis model only$262.83 · Amazon
480050231Toro Reel Lift RoThis model only$10.58 · Amazon
ER0S2THF7501Resistor5 models$2.16 · Amazon
5304519390CONTROL PANEL,FRONT ,BLACK STAINLESS7 models$332.94 · Amazon
ECA1HM2R2BEl 2.2mfd8 models$2.49 · Amazon
2SC4953LPKTTransistor8 models$3.41 · Amazon
K2HA204B0114Panasonic Jack9 models$5.29 · Amazon
ECOS2DP681BBCapacitor11 models$5.86 · Amazon
ERDS1FJ1R5PRes C C18 models$2.16 · Amazon
ECA2EM100BLytic19 models$2.49 · Amazon
MA2180LADiode36 models$12.82 · Amazon
ERD25FJ101PErd50fj10136 models$2.16 · Amazon
AEM73652901Washer Drain Hose42 models$41.37 · Amazon
VVGS0009Gear Kit64 models$3.16 · Amazon
ERZV10V361CSPanasonic Varistor102 models$4.44 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on PV-C2542: 1190500005 (Home Electronics Bush), 514013468 (Inner Rail), 68117232675 (Lock), 480050231 (Toro Reel Lift Ro), ER0S2THF7501 (Resistor), ECA1HM2R2B (El 2.2mfd), 2SC4953LPKT (Transistor), ERDS1FJ1R5P (Res C C), ECA2EM100B (Lytic), MA2180LA (Diode), ERD25FJ101P (Erd50fj101), VVGS0009 (Gear Kit).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on PV-C2542: DC9718960H (PANEL CONT), 5304519390 (CONTROL PANEL,FRONT ,BLACK STAINLESS), K2HA204B0114 (Panasonic Jack), ERZV10V361CS (Panasonic Varistor).

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on PV-C2542: ECOS2DP681BB (Capacitor).

Water inlet and drainage

Symptom: The unit isn't getting water when it should, or isn't draining or pumping it out when it should.

Check: Check the valve or pump for a clog or jammed object, and confirm the hose isn't kinked, restricted, or routed higher than the unit allows.

Parts in this group on PV-C2542: AEM73652901 (Washer Drain Hose).

Before you buy

Match PVC2542 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.