2000 Chevy Corvette Ticking when attempting to start, wont

I was going to install an ipod player, but changed mind today. Took armrest off, and had all items unplugged to remove traction control cover. I changed mind b/c appeared to be to much crap to do, and dont have time. So hooked everything back up, and put everything back. After doing that I was wiping down the inside of the car, and hit the windshield wiper arm. Then I noticed the bass went off on the radio, and then noticed that the power appeared to be different. I attempted to start car, but heard ticking noise when attempting to start. Also thought I heard a ticking noise near fuse box. There is small metal box next to fuse box, and dont know what that is exactly. Could not tell where ticking was coming from. Also had the door open chimes sounding when had key out of ignition, and door shut? Weird, I unhooked the battery, and re hooked. After hooking back up the power appeared to be good. But when attempting to start again the same things occurred as listed above. Got any answers for the problems?

Also if fuse which one would cause these problems? If one fuse went out, its hard to believe that much stuff would happen.