No. It is made to withstand water.
No
No
The battery is used when the car is running to stabilize the voltage and store energy from the alternator. It is not recommended to run the car with no battery, as this can damage the alternator and the car's electrical system.A dead battery (if you have one) can usually suffice to run the car for a short time, however it may also damage the alternator.
As long as the ignition switch is off, it will not damage the alternator.
Not if you jump it from the battery or electrical system of another car.
your alternator is done! get a new one be on your way. Testing the alternator in this manner can cause damage to it.
It is possible that the alternator caused damage to the PCM. Best to have diagnostics done on the car to see if and where the problems are.
No, not an alternator itself. A slipping belt driving the alternator and the water pump could though.
Water does not usually damage an alternator if it is dried out as soon as possible,, antifreeze and oil are very damaging......
starter or alternator or water pump
Either car can he damaged if the cables are shorted out or reversed. If hooked up properly, damage is very unlikely.
That is the purpose of an alternator. The keep the battery charged and to run all the electrics on the vehicle. However it is never a good idea to allow the alternator to charge a dead battery. This will put a strain on the alternator and may damage it.