Here is how you can connect to a CSV file without using ODBC or Automation:

Code:
'Uses ADO 2.1/5

    Dim cn As ADODB.Connection
    Dim rs As Recordset
    
    Set cn = New Connection
    Set rs = New Recordset
    
    'open connection to folder that contains the CSV file
    cn.Open "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=C:\;Extended Properties=Text;"
    
    'open the file
    rs.Open "select * from test.csv", cn
    
    'we have data
    MsgBox rs.Fields(1).Value