A remote keyless entry electroluminiescent (EL) device includes at least one
depressible
button segment for activating a vehicle function. The entry device includes an
upper housing with at least one aperture in the upper housing. An EL film is integral
to the upper housing for illuminating at least one display area. A printed circuit
board is disposed under the upper housing. An electrical contact is provided for
supplying a power source from the printed circuit board to the EL film for illumination.
A lower housing is adjoined to the upper housing, the upper housing and the lower
housing encasing the printed circuit board wherein the EL film is in-molded as
part of the upper housing for forming a single component.