Shouldn't the alternator ligt-bulb light up briefly when the engine is started?

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3 people had a go at my alternator- it works..but it's time to learn diy. 1)Does it matter that the red dashboard-light with the battery on it doesn't feature at the point of ignition anymore, 'cause I can remember it being a standard for other cars. Also, the instrument-gauge-panel light works only sporadically when the headlights are on, sometimes not at all. Are these 2 problems related by any chance? And - if possible- where can a repair-manual be downloaded, 'cause I've done a starter on an opel before and it nearly went up in smoke together with my ego. Shot! Evebroughtanaxthistime