Parts for VGT205 — RCA

We found 13 parts confirmed to fit the RCA VGT205.

Compatibility table

All 13 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
152684Home Electronics LeverThis model only$9.80 · Amazon
28152851Home Electronics Owner's ManualThis model only$22.99 · Amazon
SMVGT205Home Electronics Service ManualThis model only$54.99 · Amazon
46504563Bottom Board2 models$69.49 · Amazon
155817Motor2 models$315.99 · Amazon
155865Cable3 models$16.70 · Amazon
149989Craftsman Gland 1-49986 models$12.99 · Amazon
155790Mechanism7 models$92.49 · Amazon
153999Transmitter9 models$16.60 · Amazon
199333Kit Vcr Belt10 models$11.99 · Amazon
155739Idler17 models$161.38 · Amazon
148672Head18 models$69.92 · Amazon
152683Idler37 models$2.16 · 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 VGT205: 152684 (Home Electronics Lever), 28152851 (Home Electronics Owner's Manual), SMVGT205 (Home Electronics Service Manual), 46504563 (Bottom Board), 155817 (Motor), 155865 (Cable), 149989 (Craftsman Gland 1-4998), 155790 (Mechanism), 153999 (Transmitter), 148672 (Head).

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Parts in this group on VGT205: 199333 (Kit Vcr Belt), 155739 (Idler), 152683 (Idler).

Before you buy

Match VGT205 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.