After hooking up my amp hot, the engine cranks but does not start?

Tiny
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I hooked up my amp hot and messed some stuff up (i already know so don't dog me. Lesson learned big time) my car wouldn't crank but I had power to all accessories but amp and stereo. I also heard very rapid clicking coming from my two inside fuse boxes I messed with a bunch of stuff and decided to try and take out my accessory power breaker (i think that's what it's called, it's the black box below all my fuses). When I took it out halfway my stereo turned on and I was able to start my car but I plugged it back in and it won't start again, but I don't hear my fuse boxes clicking anymore.
Monday, August 1st, 2022 AT 3:11 PM

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Tiny
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Can I ask if the security light is flashing when you crank the car over? This will be the problem, the system must be reset.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Let's make sure the battery is in good shape as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Also, we should all fuses, the location of the fuses is in the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 AT 11:40 AM

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