Check the connections to the rear of the alternator but pay attention to the battery connection. It’s via a fusible link on the side where the power steering pump sits and yes it’s perfectly possible they may have damaged something. If the fusible link has been pulled or the main alternator cable or terminal shorted then it’s posdible this fusible link has become disconnected. Don’t simply assume the alternator has gone without doing some simple tests first such as continuity from the alternator main terminal to the LHS battery + and that all plugs etc are correctly fitted. Look around for any damage that may have been caused. Measure voltage at the alternator terminal. Use a multimeter for these tests. Check for blown fuses.
If all checks out, maybe you were unlucky but it seems too much of a coincidence.
If all checks out, maybe you were unlucky but it seems too much of a coincidence.
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