Open unknown type of file .REF

Question

I need help opening some files I got.

I don't know the proper way to open it, all I know is that it's text based, as it's CAN-BUS info (Digits, 01 0F 3F 4D, etc [in example]). It may be encrypted some way I can't figure.

It's supposed to open with a external program to load this data.

Now the question is,

¿There is anyway to analyze it, metadata or whatever to decrypt it?

I don't know if it's permitted, but I will pay for a working solution as it's vital for my project right now.

I add some different files so you can analyze it.

http://www.racelogic.co.uk/_downloads/vbox/Vehicle_CAN_Files/Ford/2011%20Fiesta.REF

http://www.racelogic.co.uk/_downloads/vbox/Vehicle_CAN_Files/VAG/VW_CAN.REF

Example info in file in plain text:

    Racelogic Can Data File V1
   Unit serial number : 00000000
   xÚ30€  È  LxÚJM,Š÷IM+‰ÏHM͉.HMMÑ1440Ô‰×16Ò14Ó1Ð1Ð300òÌÍÌut!Th^qfzP­o~I~Q~N¢ Z45 JxÚs+ÊÏ+‰ÏHMÍ)
   Ž.HMMÑ1440Ô‰×1±Ð14Ó1Ð1Ð300Ñ16273×Ñ…P¡yÅ™éy@µ¾ù%ùEù9‰: €D LxÚJM,ŠÊLÏ
   (‰ÏHM͉.HMMÑ1440Ô‰×14!=c#s3s]šWœ™žTë›_’_”Ÿ“¨ |2ª ;xÚ
   ðÕ152Љ×1±Ð14Ó1Ð1Ð342Õ16273×Ñ…P¡yÅ™éy©):¾ù%ùEù9‰: xšë FxÚsLNN͉HMI
  ’ùÅ™%™ùy:¦F:ññ:ÆF:::z¦:†Fæ:º "4¯83=/5EÇ7¿$¿(?'Q ³IV

This is an example of a CanBus file. (Note that previous .ref file, might be other format:

 865         8   0  86   3 220  96  21 125   0  
 929         8   0  27  32 128  24 134   4   0  
 194         6 109   4   0 127 255   1          
 326         8   0 255  64  12 255   0   3 130  
 358         8   0  44   0  44   0  44 128   0  
  70         8  16   0   0   0 128  32   0   0  
 865         8   0  86   3 231  95  21 125   0  
 929         8   0  27  32 128  24 133 244   0  
 194         6 126   4   0 127 255   1          
1378         2   0   0                          
 194         6 143   4   0 127 255   1          
 865         8   0  87   3 237  95  21 126   0  
 929         8   0  27  32 128  24 133 244   0  

Answer 1

It may be encrypted some way I can't figure

These REF files are encoded by RaceLogic. You are supposed to purchase them, and provide a CAN01 serial number. Presumably they will provide you with a key to decode them when you have paid ...

It is also possible to import industry standard CAN database files with the “.DBC” file extension or to purchase encoded data set files from Racelogic with the .REF extension.

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Each Racelogic encoded CAN database (REF file) is locked to a specific CAN01 serial number. When ordering a REF file it is important to specify the serial number of the CAN01 that it is to be used with.

Source Vehicle CAN Bus Interface